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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

Copious rains have fallen in vari ous parts of the state, in almost all parts, except this. Our crops are suffering.
 A rich vein of copper ore has been found near Rison. A specimen has been sent to the State geologist to be analysed.
 MT. John c. Carter, merchant of Bragg post office, was arrested last week charged with forgery. The case seems to be strong one. Tin ore has been discovered Q mile from Huntsville. Parties have leased the land the ore is on and will begin operations soon.
 A blind tiger was captured in Beebe last week. These rapa- cious beasts are very daring to come right out and take up their abode in town,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
In Memory of Uncle "Shade"
 Jones.

Whereas, A call meeting of Alp pleton Lodge of F. & A. M. No. 39S was held in their lodge room at Alp pleton, Ark, June 20, A. D. 1887, for the purpose of attending the fu- neral of our departed brother, Shad rach Jones, who departed this life June 2S, and having repaired to the residence of the deceased where we met a number of brethren from Poe Lodge, with whom we formed pro cesslon and followed his remains to it's last resting place, where the body of our dearly beloved brother was consigned to the mother dust from whence it came to sleep till the great resurrection morn, and
 Whereas, J. B. Cawhorn, w. NJ, appointed a committee to draft reso lutions, we, your committee would submit the following:
 Resolved, lst. That Tn the life of Bro. Jones he exhibited many vir. tues which we would do well to mi tate. He was a kind husband and an aiiectionate father q good neigh bor and was true and devoted to the fraternity.
 Resolved, 2nd. That in the death of brother Jones that his lodge of Master Masons sustains the loss of a worthy brother in good standing, a
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
A Strong Point.

The Memphis Appeal scores a strong point in favor of the Demo cratic party in the following article
 No wider contrast exists than that between Cleveland's administration in the matter of the arrest and in. generation of national bank de faulters and the Republican admin istrations that preceded his. MT. John Sherman, who is so fond of indulging in contrasts between the Republican and the Democratic ad- ministratIons, has had nothing to say about the prompt arrest of liar per and his band, who wrecked the Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati The treasury agent lost no time in declaring the responsibility and culpabitity of these rascals, and con signing them to jail without bail. When did John Sherman, as secre- tary of the treasury, deal with bank robbers in this summary way9 When did any Republican secretary of the treasury deal with bank thieves as with an honest and de termined purpose to make examples that would strengthen the conf dence of the people in the laws, the rules and regulations governing na- tiona banks? Secretary Fairchild and Comptroller Trenholm deserve the thanks of the people for the energy displayed in this matter. It speaks well for the honest admins tration of the government that has characterized President Cleveland's administration, and it will not be without it's influence on the canvass in 1888. The national banks, espec- ialIy of the Eastern and Western cit ies, were always cherished pets of the Republican demonstrations, be- cause they were principal factors in national elections.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

"THE color question" now seems to have been suddenly transferred to the north, and our northern breth- ren are pretty thoroughly disgusted over the matter. The people of the north have no desire to associate with the colored brother. They are also much agitated over the social tendency of the useless citizen, ex- cepting at voting time. The aglta- ton is at the right place and we shall watch the growth with spec tator's interest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
State News.
Ft. Smith reports progress in min ing operations, and new finds.

Ft. Smith reports progress in min ing operations, and new finds.
 Portia Is enjoying boom. Town lots are being sold, and business houses erected.
 Lake Village has new paper, Chronicler, by name. We wish Il abundant success.
 There was cloud burst at Forest City on the 7th inst. The whole town was flooded.
 Magnolia was visited by a terrific storm a few days ago. Timber and fences were blown down.
 Mount Ida has a small boom. It is small town and large boom would knock it of it's base.
 An effort is on foot to reorganize the Grange in the State. It would seem that we have orders enough.
 Philadelphia has splendid base ball park. If you cannot play base ball ask for the return of the flags.
 WE are glad to learn that the Nashville News is to be revived. It is one of the best papers in the State.
 Hope is to have new county fair the coming autumn. The people in that section want to show their re-
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
What Became of a Million of
 Dollars.

The Extraordinary Grand Draw ing (the 205th monthly) the Louisi- ana State Lottery took place at New Orleans, La, on Tuesday--always Tuesday-June 14th, 1887. Tine oc- casion had an unusal interest from the magnitude of the prlzes in value. $300.000 was the First Capital Prize, sold in twentieths of $l5,000 each, at $l each, was won by No. 52,749: one went to Theo. Flugmacher and Wm. Wendell, and one to Wm. Kemp. Ter, all of New York City, paid through Adams Express Co.,; two to Mrs. F. V. Wasserman ol Omaha, Neb., paid through Pacific Express Co.,; one to Annie Chandler of Cliff
 tonville, Miss, one to l.. M. Reinack through Claus & Bro, both were paid through First National Bank of Meridian, Miss; one to Jas. H. Raymond & Co. of Austin, Tex; one to City National Bank and one to National Exchange Bank, both of Dallas, Texas; one to A. J. Trefts, N. w. cor. 9th and "Mo Sts., San Francisco, Cal; one was paid in per. son to P. J. Mooney, No.420 Ursuline St, and one to Chas. E Dennis, Ex
 position Boulevard and Preston Sts., both of New Orleans, La. The Second Prize was $l00,000, won by No 2l,65S also sold in twentieths at $l each, one to $. Levy, No. 40 E. l6th St., Chicago, H., one to John Kyle of Buffalo, N. r., paid through Adams Express; one paid to Casco National Bank of Portland, Me-, through Maverick National Bank of Boston. Mass, one to Frank Arm
 strong, through R. Truman, Alton Bank, Afton, Iowa; one to John G. Liebel of 1919 Peach St., Erie, Pa. one to Snyder, Wells & Co.,, Gates, Tenn; one to J. c. Curry, Prop. of Tivoli Garden, Man St., Memphis, Tenn, one to depositor in the Louisiana National Bank of New Orleans, La; one to J. B Boyd, San Diego, Cal, paid through Wells, 1T aA " " Nps ohS VI OSNs 4h liltI, NO. 1924 Howth St, Bank, Limited; one to Wells, Fargo & Go. of San Fran cisco, Cal. Third Capital was won by No. l6,lSs; it was not sold. No. 34,0lS drew the Fourth Capital Prize of $25,000 1t was also sold in twentieths a Sl each. One to A. B. Clark, Boston, paid through Interna- tional Trust Go. of Boston, Mass. :: one to k. J. Tuilin, also of Boston, Mass, paid through Adams Express Co.,; one to John McRed mond and John McKenna of Stamford, Conn. :; one to First National Bank of San Jose, Cal; one to John l. Steelman. No. e South St, New York City; one to k. G. Hefferman, Louisville, paid through Third National Bank of Louisville Ky, one to depositor in the New Orleans National Bank. at New Orleans La; one to G. R. Goldbeck, Manor, Texas, etc, etc. The scheme embraced 3,l36 prizes omour..ng to Sl,055,0OO, and while
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
News Condensations.

St. Louis is determined to have the President visit that city during the fall.
 The surplus money in the United States treasury IS over $46, 100000 less than year ago.
 The New York post office has SIX thousand employers, of which six hundred are letter carries.
 Several steamers on the Hudson rlver now toll their bells as they pass the tomb of Gen. Grant.
 The President has provlsi onally accepted an invitation to attend the North Carolina State Fair In Octo- Der.
 Dr. McGlynn has been excommu- nlcated from his church on account of hls utterances on the labor ques tion.
 Powderly has recently made some strange utterances on the temperance question. Intemperance IS the poor mans curse.
 We see an account of very sad affair, that is, town was actually killed by boom. The afflicted com munity has our sympathy.
 It seems to be very certain now that Master Workman Powderly will resign very soon. There seems to be dissatisfactlon in all parties.
 MT. Powderly says that in one Pennsylvania county in single year SIT, ,000,000 was spent for liquor, and $l1 100000 of this came from work ing men.
 Prof. Wiggins says he cannot be induced to make another prediction on earthquakes until he IS assured that the newspaper will not infate his statements.
 Capt. A. s. McKennon has been invited to canvass with the Rev. Sam Jones, the State of Tennessee this summer h behalf of prohibition. Perhaps he will go.
 It is thought that Henry George will be candidate for the Presiden- cy, put out by the Union Labor par ty. If so the party will expend much useless labor.
 The receipts at the New York customhouse for the quarter ending the 3Oth were $35,000,000, an in crease of between $4, 4,000, 900 and $5,- 000,000 over the same period last year.
 A Mrs. Brown, of West Virginia, who draws a pension as the mother of two sons killed during the war, has fourteen hvlng sons and all are on the pension rolls. She has borne altogether thirty-three children. Twenty were boys and sixteen serv- ed in the Union army.
 Some three thousand postmasters from all over the Uuited States have decided to hold an annual conven tion in Washington in December next. The object of the convention will be to urge upon Congress legis- lation increasing the salaries of postmasters and changes in the classification of mail matter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
Correspondence of the Democrat.

correspondence Of the 1JcmOcIIt APPLETON, June 3O.-Farmers art pleased on account of recent rains. Crops are looking tolerably well Some corn has suffered for rain. Farmers will soon begin laying by cotton.
 Wheat and oates are very sorry.
 Farmers are wanting their grair threshed.
 Peaches are very scarce. J. O. Lawley says he is going tc make LOO gallons of blackberry wine We hear of some cattle dying ol murrain.
 A. J. Lemly and lady will visit the father of Mrs. Lemley at Craig's Mill, Ark, Tn the near future. k. s. Fades is talking of going in to the bed spring business. Edgar B. Wooten has returned from Scottsville to his fathers, Wm Wooten, and we hope he will spend the rest of the summer in this part. We are sorry to note the sickness of Miss Leathy Coffman and Jemmie Dixon.
 Prof. A. D. Lawrence's school opened at Walnut Grove last Mon day.
 Henry Llewallyn is looking for his father of Zanesvile, Ohio, shortly. G. w. Webb will move to Apple ton soon. Mir. Webb will make a good citizen.
 Married.-At the residence of the brides's father, on the third Sabbath, A. J. Jenkins and Miss Amanda Ty- Ter. May they see many happy days together.
 It pains us to note the death of Mir. and Mrs. John Coffman's dar. ling babe which occurred on the 12th inst. It's remains were land in the silent tomb on the 18th. The dear one was called away from it's parents in it's second year. The be reaved have our heartfelt sympathy.
 We were glad to see Mir. and Mrs. Willie Montgomery and others of Appleton, and MT. and Mrs. I. N. Cagle and others of Caglesville, at Oak Grove the third Sabbath.
 Rev. w. w. Watkins will hold Q protracted meeting at Walnut Grove on the third Sabbath Tn July.
 Rev. A. J. Jenkins will preach at Oak Grove the first Sabbath in next month.
 Our Sabbath school is Tn pros porous condition under the manage ment of J. M. Hinkle Superintend- ent.
 Mir. T. J. Hollabaugh will take up school at Oak Grove next Monday morning.
 s. J. Roland has been on the sick list for the past few days.
 William Montgomery has moved to his new home in Appleton.
 We would like to say that Dist. Mo- 65 voted a five mill tax. So much for that district and better for the school children. CARL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

HON. w. c. P. Breckinridge, of Kentucky, has written letter in which he indicates a policy for the democrats Tn the 'SS campaign, that he and other leaders think will be satisfactory and successful. He wants the party to draw up ! tariff bill and make the fight on the merits of that bill. The tariff will have to be handled sooner or later, and it seems that this is the opportune time to take hold oft
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

IT is interesting to study the caus- es of death blows to great men, those dealt by themselves. John Sherman made splendid DE BUT Tn the south at Nashville, Tenn, that is in magnetizing certain classes. At Springfield he exploded the whole thing, and shot down his probabili- ties for 'SS. There is no telling the result of another opportunity.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

AN attempt is being made in the eastern part of the State for a coali- tion between the Wheel and the Re publican party, solely for the pur- pose of defeating the democrats. The Wheel is non-partlsan, non po- litical, it's leaders suffer it to be dragged into politics by wiery re- publicaus.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

THE ladies of Washington county had meeting few days ago ID which they "wherased" and resolved at some length on the flag question, This, doubtless will settle the mat. ter until Falrchild recovers from the palsy. But we would suggest the flags be sent to s. s. Cox to wrap the donkeys up in till after the 'SS election. Their ears are too long though, and would stick out any way.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
corresponaenee of .he pemocra.

Correspondence of the Democrat
 PEA RIDGE, Ark, July S.-Health moderately good.
 Most everybody done work thro' this section. Corn and cotton looks well, but suffering little on account of no rain to amount to anything.
 We had light wind storm last Wednesday, but did no damage; but scared the Ridge folks pretty bad {; thought they were going to be blown away.
 District public school progressing nicely-45 pupils enrolled.
 Mir. Shankle who has been work ing for Mrs. Ewing left on the 3d for your town where he will reside for some time.
 Preaching nearly every Sunday at Pea Ridge.
 On the 7th inst, at the residence Of R. J. Duvall, MT. Joe Duvall and Miss Nora Davis were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Esq.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

RECEIVER McNuIty of the Wabash Eastern railway has decided to ig- nore section 4 of the interstate com merce law as it applies to certain portions of his road. He is determ ined to make the long haul at less rate than the short haul. It is a good chance to test the law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
Correspondence of the Democrat.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 CAGLEsvlLLE, July Al see that Aunt Wash has thrown off her mask, and proves to be my worthy friend, MT. Horace Bradley, of Dover. The gentleman seems to be spelling for a fight, so much so, that he desires to resurrect the old war issues, for the purpose 1 presume of telling us how he "MouT HAVE FIT" if he had only had share in the game. The war with all of it's horrors passed away 20 years ago. The part that l acted in that sad struggle was played be- tween the years lS6l-65. Those is sues are or should be buried with the dead past. To day we have a new South and new North; happi- ly united country, one flag waves over us all. We also have new is sues with which we have to contend. It is the living issues of the present that demand our time and talents.
 Then, the questions that more di. rectly interest our people is not the war, nor the causes that brought it about, but how to right the wrongs that have been fastened on us by the two old fosslized aristocratic politi cal parties known as the democratic and republican parties. Then let us battle for living issues. Your first proposition is just about as clear as mud, and your second has no place in American politics. know of no man in this country who is urging on war between labor and capital. Certainly none are so insane. Both labor and capital are indispensable necessities, one could not exist with out the other. But if you desire to discuss political issues with me, l will affirm, "That there Is no mate rial difference today, on the great national questions that directly af- feet the interest of the great mass of the American people, between the so called democratic and republican parties. That they have yied with each other in enactlng some of the most damnable class legislation that ever disgraced the statutes of any country. And that the object Of the
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
CORRESPONDENCE.

correspondence OI the DemOcTht.
 A citizen of the new county seal recently handed me the following mathematical expression and asked me what number would give as the answer:
 "lS minus multiplied by 3 di vided by 2.''
 1 understand County Examiner Baird gave the example to some ap plicants for certificates. Various answers are said to have been given The Examiner stated that 12 is the correct answer. The matter has eliclted some discussion and I offel you brief statement of my view of it In some primary arithmetics, il my memory is not at fault, 1 have seen such examples whereln the au thor seemed to intend to be taken thus: e "From Is subtract 4; multiply the remainder by 3, and divide the quo tient by 9"
 Evidently with such an under standing the resultant value would be 21.
 But if the above expression be re. garded as an algebraic quantity, the answer is 12.
 For algebraically considered Is minus 4 multiplied by 3 divided by 2' is a binomial, in which Is IS the first term, and multiplied by 3, di- vided by 2, the second. For the information of your read. CTS not versed in algebra, 1 may state that "binomiaP' IS made uI of two terms and that single term is quantity not connected with any other by the sign denoting null tiplcation or subtraction; but g term may have repeated in it sever al times the signs of multiplication or division, or both of them.
 Sometimes algebralsts use the pa renthesis, vinculum or bar to denote quantities that are to be taken as a unit. But this is not necessary in the example given, because the in tention is evident from the binomial form.
 In the example it IS not 4 that is to be subtracted from IS; but the quotlent resulting from dividing the product of 3 multiplied by 4 by ? is to be taken from IS; or in other words the second term is to be taken from the first. The minus sign af- fleets every figure in the second term.
 If the example were
 IS plus multiplied by divided by ?, the answer would be "A.
 If we make a Trnomial and say
 Is plus multiplied by divided by ? minus 24, the answer would be 0.
 A transposition of terms does not affect the value. Is minus 4 multi piled by 3 divided by ? is of the same value as minus multiplied by 3 divided by ? plus Is.
 offer your teacher readers the following problem for solution: An electric battery of posts affords current An electric battery of posts affords curr'ts. An electric battery of posts affords curtis. An electric battery of posts affords 10 curr'ts
 From foregoing data develop for mula and determine number of cur rents afforded by battery having 1000 posts. T. l.. HARVEY.
 Russellvllle, Ark, July 2.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

the further details are interesting to many investors, any information can be had on an application to NJ. A.. Dauphin, New Orleans, La The next occurrence of a similar nature will be on Tuesday, August 9th. 1887.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

CAMPBELL, Texas, July 1.--I be- heve it IS time for you. all to hear from your Uncle John. He and his better half are enjoying the best of health, and if any change in looks it is better than when we drew our single line over the backs of those handy mares in the city of Appleton for the Lone Star State.
 The health of our country IS ex- tremely good. Our crops are just enough to make any man feel happy to look at them. We have not even needed rain for the past 3 months.
 Wheat is good, and we have to haul our oats out to get room ih the field for the thresher.
 Say to my old chums to call on the Rev. w. J. McAnally or T. J. Richardson of Appleto for the prices of produce. etc., as they are posted through the Greenville paper.
 The Rev. M. M. Vaughan preach es once per month now for we poor Ark. Cumberland Presbvterians. We have prayer meeting pretty reg ular, but have called in our sunday school in order that Morton and my self may stir out to some other meet ting where the chickens are fatter and the taters bigger.
 Jo Rowland is fixing to ransack some more of Texas in search of a paradise. 1 guess has forgotten what Uncle De of Appleton told us. He told us that God put plague all over the face of the earth and para disc was not on earth.
 We don't see anything from our old chum L. J. Sweden. 0 Jack where art thou?
 Our old friend Kuhn seems to be in the blues in Texas. We take it for granted that when any of our dy ing old chums fail to blow their horn they are about ready to follow Jeff and George. Uncle John don't want any of their examples in his. 'Rah for Texas. 'Rah for old Mother State, and especially Pope county.
 Uncle John wants to say to the cubs around Appleton just come over and look at William and Cephus and Mack. They can beat the world sparklng.
 Your Uncle was much delighted over the home coming supper of our friend Bill Jug. Iwish Bill Jug and family all that an Uncle could that leads to happiness. Bro. Jug your Uncle wants you to continue with your correspondence and give us all the news of our old friends. Your Uncle left some friends over in the edge of Jerusalem he fears is dead. He has not heard word of them now for months. They are Ben Hills, Jim Reynolds, John Cobb and others, J. J. w. for instance.
 will close hoping to hear from you all soon. UNCLE JOHN R.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
Correspondence of the Democrat


 CAGLEsvILLE, Ark, July S.-Crops in this section of country looks we'll. Have had plenty of rain.
 Uncle Johnnie Erwin was buried at Rock Springs church 4th inst. Quite a number of his friends as sembled to pay their last respects to one whom they loved. He was burned with masonic honors, Scotts- vile, Appleton and Cross Plains lodges participating. Rev. w. w. Watkins preached hls funeral and made very touching discourse. MT. Erwin was one of Pope county's pi- oneer settlers, having come here in 1850. After life's fitful fever may he sleep the sleep of the blest.
 Prof. Mallett will open school at Cross Plains July 11th, during the heated term. The Prof. has earned laurels as an instructor.
 James Nichols has come out from Atkins, now having the chills. Hope he may recover soon.
 Mrs. Mary Pigg is still lying very low, but mending slowly.
 Wm. L. Crow will open school at Caglesville Monday. We wish him success. LEMUEL
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

IT is said with assurance it seems, that the old maid is in favor of pro- tection. The paragrapher fails to mention which one it is, and there fore, we cannot help her.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13
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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-13

WHILE they are discussing the re. turn of the le-hags, why don't somebody ask Ben Butler to return the silver spoons he "captured' in Louisiana?